Behavioral Health Clinician, LCSW/LPC/LMFT

CentraState Healthcare System

Behavioral Health Clinician providing biopsychosocial assessments and counseling for adult patients at Atlantic Health. Collaborating with mental health professionals to coordinate patient care.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeSummit • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct initial biopsychosocial assessments for adult patients seeking behavioral health services to determine need for treatment of behavioral issues.
Complete and analyze evidenced based screening tools and assessments.
Provides individual, group and family counseling for adult patients.
Along with patient, develop treatment plans, including clear problem statement, treatment goal(s), with measurable, relevant objectives for a range of behavioral health concerns.
Collaborate with other mental health professionals to coordinate care.
Completes required documentation and charting of patient encounters in a timely manner.
Evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
Participate in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on best practices in the field of behavioral health.
Meets with supervisor for clinical supervision, participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care, concerns and planning.
Advocates for patients and assist them in accessing community resources.
Completed all mandatory AHS trainings and competencies as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field
NJ State licensure required (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) or license-eligible with active supervision.
Prior experience in behavioral health settings preferred.
Bilingual a plus
Competencies -
Demonstrates ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments, screens effectively for suicide and violence risk as well as abuse and neglect.
Develops individualized treatment plans with measurable, patient centered goals, utilizes evidence based therapeutic approaches appropriate to the presenting problem(s).
Can build rapport and trust quickly with a range of patients, uses active listening skills, reflective statements and nonjudgemental language, conveys understanding and acceptance without reinforcing maladaptive behaviors.
Maintains clear, timely and accurate clinical notes that meet legal and departmental standards, manages caseload effectively.
Upholds professional ethical standards, maintains appropriate boundaries and therapeutic relationships.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

biopsychosocial assessmentsevidence based screening toolsindividual counselinggroup counselingfamily counselingtreatment planspatient progress evaluationclinical documentationtherapeutic approachessuicide risk assessment

Soft Skills

active listeningrapport buildingnonjudgmental languagereflective statementstrust buildingethical standardsboundary maintenancepatient advocacycollaborationeffective communication

Certifications

Master’s degree in social workMaster’s degree in psychologyMaster’s degree in counselingNJ State licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)